Emollient
Cocoa Butter in skincare: is it safe?
What it is
Cocoa Butter is an ingredient Klyva classifies under Emollient.
Is it safe?
Klyva flags Cocoa Butter at low concern. May clog pores for acne-prone skin (rated 4/5).
Source: Comedogenicity ratings, lab-based guidance. Comedogenic ratings are lab estimates, not guarantees — real products vary by concentration and formulation.
Quick answers
Does it clog pores?Flagged as pore-clogging
Fungal-acne (malassezia) safe?No — may feed malassezia
Frequently asked questions
Is Cocoa Butter safe?
Klyva flags Cocoa Butter at low concern. May clog pores for acne-prone skin (rated 4/5). Source: Comedogenicity ratings, lab-based guidance. Comedogenic ratings are lab estimates, not guarantees — real products vary by concentration and formulation.
Does Cocoa Butter clog pores?
Cocoa Butter is flagged as potentially pore-clogging by Klyva.
Is Cocoa Butter fungal-acne (malassezia) safe?
No — Cocoa Butter may feed malassezia, so people prone to fungal acne may prefer to avoid it.
Evidence
- Comedogenicity ratings, lab-based guidance. Comedogenic ratings are lab estimates, not guarantees — real products vary by concentration and formulation.